👉 Ranchers are individuals who own and operate small-scale livestock operations in rural or agricultural communities. These operations typically involve the breeding of livestock, such as cattle, sheep, goats, horses, and pigs, with the goal of producing meat, milk, or other products for human consumption. Ranching is a traditional form of agriculture that has been practiced for centuries in many parts of the world. Ranchers often rely on a combination of manual labor, equipment, and resources such as land, water